We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Traffic and Road Safety Officer to join our team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As Traffic and Road Safety Officer you will be responsible for helping plan and design traffic projects, providing technical support and prepare and implement traffic regulations. The service provides a range of integrated transport, parking and civil enforcement services across the borough.

Benefits

Now is a fantastic time to become part of our team and in return we can offer you an excellent range of benefits including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an enhanced local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, an onsite gym, salary sacrifice car schemes, an employee assistance program and so much more!

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in carrying out investigation, data collection, analysis and consequently propose solutions that could address the identified problem with constraints of both financial and physical layout. Including gather information about traffic, parking, and road conditions through on-site investigations and commission third party data collection.
• Prepare plans, drawings, and specifications for small traffic and road safety schemes
• To respond to enquiries, requests and complaints in compliance with Wokingham’s policies and customer excellence guidance. Provide guidance and support to others within the team and other departments. Communicate with customers, colleagues, and elected officials about traffic and road safety issues, and keep clear records using the Council’s systems
• Assist with the Traffic Regulation Order process, including drafting orders, plans, preparing press notice and on-site notices, ordering and programming of works with our contractor
• To assist with the preparation all necessary reports related to projects, including consultation reports, design and option appraisal reports, briefing notes and decision reports including key decisions and cabinet paper
• Create plans and specifications for domestic vehicle crossovers, traffic signs, markings, and related equipment.

Candidate requirements:

• GCSE level (A*-C) to include English, or equivalent (or appropriate experience)
• Proficient in MS Office i.e. able to use the majority of the systems functions without assistance. Utilises information and communications technology to access and communicate information
• Good communication skills including the ability to listen, assimilate data and act with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity
• Understanding of traffic laws and general road user environment
• Customer engagement and/or experience in a customer focused setting along with working with the general public.
• Driving License

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. 

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. 

If you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Edward Day, Traffic Manager – via email edward.day@wokingham.gov.uk 

Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024, 11pm

Interview date: TBC

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.